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Just Asking: Interview with Movie Star Jon Heder
Mormon Life says: Known for his breakout role in Napolean Dynomite, Jon Heder continues to find roles in comedic films, but manages to stay true to his Mormon values. LDS Living recently caught up with him.
You’ve played characters with a wide variety of talents including dancing, ice skating, and street magic. What skill was the most fun to learn for a role?I’d say ice-skating was definitely the most...
'Singles Ward' actor Will Swenson engaged to actress, singer Audra McDonald
Mormon Life says: He's the main character, Jonathan, in "Singles Ward."
Audra McDonald, of ABC’s “Private Practice,” is engaged to Broadway star and "Singles Ward" actor Will Swenson. According to PlayBill.com, the couple became engaged on New Year’s Day.
'17 Miracles' ranks near top of Mormon cinema
Mormon Life says: A good critical review of Mormon cinema.
Many, many movies over the past 100-plus years have included characters described as Mormons, ranging from villains to punch lines. But it's only been 11 years now that we've had what is referred to...
Top 10 family friendly movies of summer 2011
Mormon Life says: Something you might be interested in as we close out summer.
Moviegoers haven't had to worry about a shortage of films geared toward families this summer. “Generally, when you’re talking about family films … the studios are kind of smart about it,” said...
Hollywood vs. Religion?
Mormon Life says: An intersting phenomenon you're sure to have seen in movies . . .
The two men sit across a desk from each other, one wearing a suit and a slight scowl and the other clad in the robes of a clergyman. "The church owns 25 percent of a large corporation," says mafia...
Ron Howard to direct "Under the Banner of Heaven"
Mormon Life says: "Under the Banner of Heaven" is a 2003 book that discussed the Mountain Meadows Massacre, among other things, and what the author saw as a connection of the LDS Church to violence. The Church was critical of the book when it was released.
What will happen when the guy who directed “The Da Vinci Code” trains his sights on Joseph Smith and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints? Get ready to find out. Deadline.com reports...
